SHRUB: Free Serum-Based Wavetable Synth for M-VAVE FM-1
SHRUB is a free beta wavetable synth from Xfer Records, built as a stripped-down Serum-style instrument for the M-VAVE FM-1. You can try SHRUB in a browser or install it on the FM-1; a standalone VST3 download is not available yet. Visit the official SHRUB page to open the editor and find the installation guide.
What SHRUB offers
SHRUB brings a selection of Serum-inspired sound design tools to the compact FM-1 hardware. Its editor can also play the instrument in a browser and connect to the FM-1 over USB for editing.
The feature set listed on the project page includes:
- Two oscillators and a wavetable display
- Serum-style envelopes and LFOs
- Serum 2 filters, plus distortion, chorus, delay, compressor, reverb, and EQ
- Polyphonic or monophonic operation, an arpeggiator, and a motion sequencer
- A preset library and hands-on parameter editing
The main limitation is platform: SHRUB is currently presented as a synth for the M-VAVE FM-1, not as a ready-to-install desktop DAW plugin. The site lists VST3 builds for macOS, Windows, and Linux as coming soon, so check the official page for updates before planning a plugin-based setup.
Access and licensing
The project is labeled as a beta and presented as free. The site does not state a beta end date or a required account signup; it does link to a Discord community, but does not identify joining it as a download requirement.
Licensing details for presets and audio made with SHRUB are not specified on the page. If you plan to use its sounds in a commercial release, check the operation guide or confirm the terms with the developer first rather than assuming the material is royalty-free.
Quick Facts: SHRUB is free to try in beta, with browser playback and FM-1 installation described on the official site. Standalone VST3 downloads are still pending, and no beta expiry or licensing terms are listed.
Visit the SHRUB project page to try the browser editor and check the FM-1 installation instructions.
FAQ
Is SHRUB really free?
SHRUB is presented as a free beta, with no price listed on the project page. The current options are browser playback and installation on the M-VAVE FM-1.
What formats does SHRUB support?
You can play it in a browser and edit the FM-1 over USB. VST3 versions for macOS, Windows, and Linux are listed as coming soon, not as available downloads.
Are SHRUB presets royalty-free?
The project page does not specify licensing terms for presets or generated audio. Check the operation guide or ask the developer before using SHRUB sounds commercially.